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Tag: politics
Canadians Head to Polls to Choose New Federal Government
Canadians headed to the polls this week to choose a new federal government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got re-elected, but his Liberal Party lost its majority in Parliament. Quebec’s Bloc Quebecois Party tripled the number of seats it holds, and the Conservative Party picked up 26 seats, and won the overall popular vote with the…
Rep. Stefanik Holds Town Halls Across NY21
North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik makes her first public comments on the impeachment inquiry during several Town Hall forums across the 21st District. In Malone, Congresswoman Stefanik took questions from about 30 people at AMVETS Post 8, including several about the impeachment inquiry underway into President Donald Trump, which as a member of the House…
Former Congressman Bill Owens on 2020 Race and Impeachment
Former North Country Congressman Bill Owens weighs in on the Impeachment Inquiry underway in Washington, and where the 2020 race among Democrats stands after this week’s big debate.
PBS NewsHour Special Coverage: Robert Mueller Testifies Wed. July 24
Watch the testimony of Special Counsel Robert Mueller as he testifies before congress. You can tune in and watch the live stream on https://mountainlake.org//2024dev July 24th from 7:45 am on Wednesday July 24th.
Women in Politics Forum
5 women from the North Country who have held, or still hold, public office at the local or state level gathered this week for a forum on Women in Politics. Mountain Lake Journal host Thom Hallock served as the moderator of the forum held on Tuesday, May 7th, at Stafford Auditorium on the Clinton Community…
Gov Cuomo Bans Plastic Bags
Governor Cuomo chooses Earth Day to sign New York’s new ban on single-use plastic bags into law. The ban will begin in March of 2020. Watch Governor Cuomo sign the bill into law and hear his comments.
State Senator Betty Little on the New Legislative Session
We talk this week with State Senator Betty Little about the impact this legislative session could have on the North Country, as well as her push to expand broadband and cell coverage in the Adirondacks.
A Budget Shortfall in NYS
As Governor Cuomo calls for the closure of up to 3 state prisons to make up an unexpected $2.6-billion budget shortfall, Democrats, who now have the majority in both the Assembly and State Senate, move ahead with a progressive agenda on gun control, abortion-rights, and legalizing marijuana.
Senator Little on Need for Forest Rangers
Watch our extended interview with Senator Little on need for hiring more forest rangers.